Indiana legal term
Offender in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Offender” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Offender” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Offender" means an adult placed under or subject to supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies. (Ind. Code § 11-13-4.5-1)
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